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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.05, 5,073.48 and 1,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.05, 5,073.48 and 1,434 is: 2,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.05 : 5,073.48 = 1,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.05/5,073.48 = 1,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.05x = 5,073.48 × 1,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.05x = 7,275,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,370.32/3,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.17

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